It didn’t feel like a class or a workshop. It felt like a weekend pause the monsoon encourages — strangers settling into a shared table, swapping ideas, laughing at smudges, finding calm and colour together.
Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol celebrated 30 years of their iconic film ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’. They unveiled a bronze statue in London’s Leicester Square. Kajol’s children Nysa and Yug joined them for the special occasion. This marks the first Indian film honored with a statue in the Scenes in the Square trail….
An Interpol-wanted wildlife trafficker, Yangchen Lachungpa, has been apprehended near the Indo-China border after a decade-long pursuit linked to major tiger poaching. The covert operation in Sikkim, conducted in extreme cold, ended a significant chapter in dismantling an international ring dealing in tiger parts and other wildlife products.
Modern life involves extensive sitting, leading to significant health risks. Research shows prolonged sitting increases chances of heart disease, diabetes, and back pain. Even regular exercise cannot fully negate these dangers. Breaking up sitting with short walks or standing can improve health responses. Simple changes like standing desks and walking meetings can combat this sedentary…
Kanso, a Japanese aesthetic principle, offers a path to clarity and balance by removing unnecessary elements, fostering steadier focus and mental restoration. This approach, rooted in Zen philosophy, emphasizes intentionality over abundance, promoting thoughtful consumption and harmonious environments. Its principles are increasingly relevant for modern living, supporting calmer, more productive, and restorative spaces.
US employers announced 71,321 job cuts in November 2025, marking a 24% increase from last year and the highest November total since 2022, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Technology, telecommunications, retail, and non-profits faced the steepest reductions, driven by AI, restructuring, economic pressures, and government funding cuts, while hiring intentions hit a decade-low.
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is expanding its Indian operations with a $500 million investment in Tamil Nadu. The company will build dedicated facilities for electric buses and two-wheelers, adding to its existing electric car production. This move signifies the second stage of VinFast’s $2 billion regional plan, aiming to broaden its EV portfolio and support…
Character designer Preetisheel Singh D’Souza shares insights into her work on Dhurandhar. She details transforming Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal. Singh ensured Ranveer’s look differed from Khilji. Khanna’s reaction to his design was ‘ridiculous’. Madhavan underwent a radical physical change. Rampal’s perfect face was deliberately altered. The script’s depth enabled these…
Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, known for his strong performances, stepped back from star-led films after being overlooked in ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ and ‘Zero’. Frustrated, he chose meaningful roles offering true ownership. Ayyub now focuses on streaming and character-driven stories, valuing creative control over fame and blockbuster visibility.
Gujarati blockbuster ‘Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahayate’ is a massive hit, now in its 7th week and nearing Rs 88 crore domestically. Director Ankit Sakhiya revealed the title’s spiritual significance, attributing the film’s unexpected success, which began with just three screenings, to Lord Krishna. The film’s emotional impact resonates widely, even with non-Gujarati speakers.
